Date: 2021-11-11Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Notification in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (ARUL) Act, 1962 for North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project of M/s. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL).
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the right of user in specified lands in Tripura for laying a natural gas pipeline by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL). It follows previous notifications and consideration of public objections. The right of user now vests in IGGL, free from encumbrances, effective from the date of publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Government of India declares the acquisition of the right of user in the land specified in the Schedule for laying a pipeline.
* This acquisition is for the purpose of laying pipeline for transportation of Natural Gas through Panisagar Agartala Gas Pipeline in the state of Tripura by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited IGGL.
* The decision follows consideration of objections received from the public regarding the pipeline laying.
* The Competent Authority has submitted its report to the Government of India, as per subsection 1 of section 6 of the Act.
Vesting of Rights:
* The right of user in the land vests in Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) instead of the Government of India.
* This vesting is effective from the date of publication of the declaration.
* The right of user is transferred to IGGL free from all encumbrances.
Reference to Previous Notifications:
* The notification references previous notifications S.O. No. 706E dated 29.01.2019 and S.O. No. 2412E dated 13.05.2021.
Schedule of Land:
* The schedule lists specific Dag numbers, Square, Hectare, Are, and Metre measurements for land parcels in various villages (Paschim Machhli and Dakshindhumachhara), under Manu Karamchhara Circle, within the Dhalai district of Tripura.
Impact Analysis:
Government of India:
* Impact: The Government declares the acquisition and directs the vesting of rights.
* Action Required: Ensure the transfer of rights is executed and recorded.
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL):
* Impact: IGGL is granted the right of user in the specified land for laying the pipeline.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline, adhering to all regulations and without encumbrances.
Landowners/Public:
* Impact: Loss of right of user in the specified land.
* Action Required: Compliance with the acquisition; potential for compensation as per applicable laws.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, and regulation of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals in India. This ministry issued the notification.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the notification was issued.
9th November, 2021: The date of the notification.
S.O. 4694E: The specific order number of the notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law that provides for the acquisition of the right of user in land for laying pipelines for transporting petroleum and minerals.
Panisagar Agartala Gas Pipeline: A gas pipeline project for transporting Natural Gas.
Tripura: A state in India where the Panisagar Agartala Gas Pipeline is being laid.
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited IGGL: The company responsible for laying the pipeline, and in which the right of user is vested.